• #412: The 5 Real Estate Books Every Serious Investor Should Read
    May 23 2025

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    🎙️ Episode #412 - These 5 real estate books have shaped my investing strategy—and they could pay you back for life. From empire-building stories to simple, timeless frameworks, this list has something every serious investor needs. Start reading smarter and investing better.


    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/5realestatebooks/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - Book #5: Importance of a business model in real estate
    • (01:30) - Story of net worth measurement habit
    • (02:47) - Book #4: The rise of Zeckendorf's empire
    • (03:23) - Lessons from the Great Depression
    • (05:47) - Book #3: Being a craftsman in real estate
    • (06:58) - Understanding real estate fundamentals
    • (08:00) - Book #2: The master of case studies
    • (10:07) - Steps in detailed real estate deal analysis
    • (11:27) - Book #1: Simplicity in single family houses
    • (11:51) - Building it one house at a time
    • (13:32) - My Bonus Book
    • (15:37) - A community that implements the books’ wisdom

    📕 Chad's Recommended Books:

    • The Millionaire Real Estate Investor: https://amzn.to/4d0PS4e

    • Zeckendorf: The autobiography: https://amzn.to/42C2VWh

    • Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur: https://amzn.to/3EyJnZL

    • The Real Estate Game: https://amzn.to/4jPn1lq

    • Building Wealth One House at a Time: https://amzn.to/4m1UhIn

    • Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://amzn.to/4lV3ulq

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    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

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    17 mins
  • #411: Why Build-to-Rent is the Most Underrated Rental Strategy (Even in High-Interest Markets)
    May 19 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #411 - With inventory low and interest rates high, 'build-to-rent' is quietly outperforming the rest. This niche could be your secret weapon in today’s tough market, and the hidden pitfalls to avoid before you start building.

    ▶️ Next Video: 3 Mistakes I Made on a 100-Year-Old Triplex Remodel That Put Us Overbudget and Off Schedule

    https://youtu.be/aqNfgIcPHGU?si=UQX7EDAbATEAw1Iw


    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/build2rent/

    🎬 TIMESTAMPS:

    • (0:00) - What is build-to-rent?
    • (5:00) - Rental property criteria
    • (9:50) - How to analyze rough numbers
    • (18:37) - Multifamily zoning
    • (22:01) - Master plan & zoning regulations
    • (26:37) - Understanding land value
    • (34:04) - Construction pricing rule of thumb
    • (39:34) - Common construction mistakes
    • (42:34) - Funding lot purchase & construction
    • (44:55) - 3 Budget Busting Mistakes with a Triplex Construction

    🔗 Coach's Build-To-Rent Checklist:

    • https://www.coachcarson.com/btrchecklist

    🔗 Connect with Bradley:

    • Email: bradley@soldbylabrie.com

    • Website: https://www.soldbylabrie.com/

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradley.labrie/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleylabrie/

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    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

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    45 mins
  • #410: 3 Things to Do Before You Quit Your Job
    May 16 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #410 - Thinking about quitting your job? One wrong move could send you sliding down the mountain. Before you leap, do these 3 things to protect your finances and your sanity, especially if real estate is your path to freedom.


    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/quityourjob/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - The thrill of quitting your job

    • (00:58) - Why you need a cash runway

    • (01:53) - Prove your income before quitting

    • (03:47) - Quit to something meaningful

    • (06:31) - My favorite vehicle for financial freedom

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    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

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    7 mins
  • #409: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes
    May 12 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #409 - 22 years. 103 units. Time Billionaire. But the biggest lesson? It’s not about stacking cash flow... If you're chasing 100 doors, this episode will change your strategy.

    ▶️ Next Episode: This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box)

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/305-this-is-my-ideal-rental-property-size-materials/id1448707654?i=1000625110649

    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/22yearsofadvice/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - 22 Years of Real Estate Lessons
    • (00:21) - Cashflow is What You Want, Wealth Building is How You Get There
    • (07:10) - Find Your Focus
    • (13:30) - Define “Good Deals”
    • (22:30) - Create Your “Buy Box”
    • (25:42) - Deals Don’t Fall Like Rain
    • (29:42) - Tenants Are Your All Star Team Members
    • (33:03) - Bookkeeping = Superpower
    • (36:49) - Patience
    • (38:32) - When is Enough?
    • (42:55) - Build Wealth, Enjoy It, Share It
    • (44:59) - Real Estate Investing as a Tool for Life
    • (46:10) - This is my Ideal Rental Property

    📗 My Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor Book: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

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    46 mins
  • #408: How Ben Franklin Retired Early at 42 (In 1748!)
    May 9 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #408 – Ben Franklin retired at 42... in 1748. How? He built cash flow, house hacked before it had a name, and brokered private financing deals. His playbook for financial independence still works today, if you know where to look!


    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/benfranklinfi/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - Ben’s Achieved FI in 1748!

    • (02:07) - The Original House Hacker

    • (04:16) - Traveling and Inventing in Retirement

    • (05:20) - Won the Revolutionary War

    • (06:26) - Diplomatic Contributions and Philanthropy

    • (07:35) - Ben’s Playbook for Financial Success

    • (08:34) - Embracing the Small and Mighty Mantra

    • (10:41) - How to Achieve FI like Ben Franklin

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

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    12 mins
  • #407: Can you Really Buy a House with No Money? | Subject-To Explained
    May 5 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #407 – You’ve heard the hype: buy real estate with no money, no credit, and no new loans. But Subject-To isn’t as simple, or as safe, as it sounds. Let's unpack how it actually works and why 1 mistake could tank your entire portfolio.

    ▶️ Next Episode: The Best Ways to Finance & Scale a Rental Portfolio (Even With No Job!)

    https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/370-the-best-ways-to-finance-scale-a-rental/id1448707654?i=1000677314100


    📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/courtneyfricke/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - Defining Subject To Transactions
    • (02:22) - Assumptions vs. Subject To
    • (07:12) - Benefits of Subject To
    • (10:51) - Real-Life Examples of Subject To
    • (15:02) - Risks and Misconceptions of Subject To
    • (25:45) - Understanding Bankruptcy Risks in Subject To
    • (29:09) - Exit Strategies and Their Pitfalls
    • (32:12) - Advanced Strategies: Wraparound Mortgages
    • (37:39) - Clear Communication with Sellers is a MUST
    • (39:26) - The Best Ways to Finance & Scale a Rental Portfolio

    🔗 Connect with Courtney:

    • Website: https://www.courtneyfricke.com/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZlfkGpNzcMuDh6NX7xVpQ
    • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-success-podcast/id1746963041
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyfricke

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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    50 mins
  • #406: Solve These 3 Expenses and Get Rich ("The Big 3")
    May 2 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #406 – Anybody can build wealth when they spend the right amount on the right things. The Key? Solve these BIG three expenses!


    📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/thebigthree/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - Live Below Your Means
    • (01:31) - The Big Three Expenses
    • (02:36) - How to Reduce Housing
    • (04:31) - Creative Transportation Solutions
    • (06:23) - How to Manage Food Expenses
    • (07:22) - You Need a Community for Financial Decisions

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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    9 mins
  • #405: Top 5 Strategies to Get Started in Real Estate in 2025 (PROVEN to Work)
    Apr 28 2025

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

    🎙️ Episode #405 – Imagine living in a house where your tenants cover the mortgage, and then some. That’s just one of the 5 real estate strategies working right now in 2025. If you're serious about reaching FI with real estate, this is where it starts.

    ▶️ Next Video: How to Confidently Buy Your First Rental Property (10-Steps)

    https://youtu.be/Vl82XxjUiGA


    📄 Show Notes:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/getstarted2025/


    🎬 Timestamps:

    • (00:00) - Real estate as a path to freedom
    • (00:36) - Renting out your current home
    • (02:51) - Live for free with house hacking
    • (05:53) - Boring rentals: great location, fair price
    • (09:02) - Master lease strategy with low capital
    • (12:35) - Real estate jobs to gain expertise
    • (15:04) - Start your real estate journey

    🔢 Chad's Simple Rental Calculator:

    https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-property-calculator-spreadsheet/

    ____________________________________________________________________

    ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

    🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):
    https://www.CoachCarson.com

    👋 Connect with Me:

    📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson
    👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson
    🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

    💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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    16 mins
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